Troubleshoot OMA Files
Issues Opening OMA Files
Sony SonicStage Isn't There
Double-clicking your OMA file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open OMA File". If so, it typically means that you don't have Sony SonicStage installed for %%os%%. The OS won't know what to do with your OMA file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.
Tip: Another OMA-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.
Sony SonicStage is Out-of-Date
In other instances, your Sony OpenMG Music File file version may not be supported by your version of Sony SonicStage. Visit the Sony website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Sony SonicStage. This issue mainly occurs when your Sony OpenMG Music File file was created by a newer version of Sony SonicStage than you have on your PC.
Tip: Investigate your OMA file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.
Summary: Not having the right Sony SonicStage version on your computer can cause problems opening OMA files.
Other Causes of OMA File Opening Problems
Even with the correct version of Sony SonicStage installed, you can still experience difficulties opening OMAs. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening OMAs. These issues include:
- Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for OMA
- Mistaken removal of the Windows registry OMA description
- Invalid installation of a OMA-associated program (eg. Sony SonicStage)
- Something has caused file corruption of your OMA
- Malware-tainted OMA file can't be opened
- Hardware related to OMAs has device driver corruption
- Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Sony OpenMG Music File format
Quiz: Which operating system pioneered hierarchical file system (eg. file folders)?
That's Correct!
Multics was the first OS to support hierarchies of directories (eg. "Home" -> "Documents" -> "Work"). Nearly every modern operating system was heavily influenced by Multics.
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Multics was the first OS to support hierarchies of directories (eg. "Home" -> "Documents" -> "Work"). Nearly every modern operating system was heavily influenced by Multics.